Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Correspondent John Evans as they discuss the latest happenings in the global seafood sector.

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We dive into the huge spiking in shipping costs with a special guest: Holly Birkett, a reporter with IntraFish sister publication Tradewinds, which covers the shipping industry. Birkett explains why costs have risen so dramatically, and delivers some bad news for those hoping for rates to come down soon.

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Cod farming is making a comeback, but can it avoid all the past blunders? Climate change is taking an increasing toll on the seafood sector, both in aquaculture in fisheries. We talk about just two recent examples, though there are many, many others. And, something we don't often here in seafood: death threats.

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New seafood per capita consumption figures from the US government show that more seafood has been eaten than previously reported. But the reason behind it is complex. We also take a look at the Alaska salmon season so far, and dismal earnings figures for the world's salmon farmers.

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It's Copper River salmon time! Yes, that annual traditional continues, even during our weird pandemic times. We discuss the outlook, plus some surprising new statistics about US seafood sales and retail, and the USDA's massive purchases.

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The former CEO of the world's largest salmon farming company predicts that within 10 years, the way the fish is raised will be radically different from today. Is he right? Plus, we talk about the pros and cons of generic seafood marketing.

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You can get the blue check, but you can never leave? Norway is losing its Marine Stewardship Council eco-label for inshore cod and haddock fisheries. It highlights a big problem with sustainability labels. Plus, Sysco-backed research on foodservice trends post-COVID are going to make for big changes.

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Atlantic Sapphire, the world's most ambitious land-based salmon farming company, had a really, really bad week. Three workers at its Miami facility were rushed to the hospital, and $240 million was shaved off its market cap. We discuss. In addition, we give (hopefully) our last word on Seaspiracy. The word? Shrimspiracy.

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The Netflix documentary "Seaspiracy" has sparked a lot of controversy, with heated conversations around the film's methodology, sources and conclusions lighting up the web. IntraFish journalists Drew Cherry, John Fiorillo, Rachel Sapin and John Evans weigh in on the backlash and what the film ultimately achieved. Plus! Bonus segment on a harmful algae outbreak in the Chilean salmon industry. www.intrafish.com

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The new Netflix documentary 'Seaspiracy' left much to be desired as a piece of journalism. With a string of debunked claims and poor fact-checking, the much-hyped show missed a chance to illuminate real issues, and instead served up sloppy vegan goulash. Plus, inside the court battle between salmon farming Mowi and the Canadian government. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin.

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